South Indian cinema saw Anirudh Ravichander prioritizing music over acting, while Sapthami Gowda condemned paparazzi for disrespectful filming. Suraj Venjaramoodu lauded Rajinikanth’s magic in ‘Jailer 2’, and Chiranjeevi praised Ram Charan’s ‘Peddi’ performance. Vijay Deverakonda launched a scholarship for students in Telangana.